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Summary
UPDATE 29/11/11: Carthamus lanatus was originallly in the database as Carthamnus lanatus
Physical Characteristics
Carthamus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Kentrophyllum lanatum. (L.)D.C.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
An edible oil is obtained from the seed[105, 183].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The plant is anthelmintic, diaphoretic and febrifuge[240].
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Other Uses
An oil is obtained from the seed[240], though the report gives no more details[K].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Requires a position in full sun[138]. This species is a potentially serious pest plant in N. America[274].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in gentle heat in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 4 weeks at 15°c[138]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. The seed can also be sown in situ in April/May[138] but plants may not then mature their seed.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Woolly distaff thistle, downy safflower or saffron thistle, Zafferanone selvatico. French name: Carthame laineux.
Spain Spanish name: espinas de cristo.
Portugal Portuguese name: cardo-sanguinho.
Germany German name: wolliger Saflor.
Brazil Brazilian name: cardo-lanudo.
Sweden Swedish name: luddsafflor.
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan TROPICAL ASIA: India (Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh), Pakistan (north) EUROPE: Switzerland, Hungary, Russian Federation-European part (European part (south)), Moldova, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal AFRICA: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Noxious Weed Information: US - California -
B list (noxious weeds).
Oregon -
"A" designated weed,
Quarantine.In Australia the plant is commonly regarded as a pasture weed. Not considered a weed in much of Europe.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed.
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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